The BMW G 310 GS rivals the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 and till some extent with the Royal Enfield Himalayan. That said, come 2019, and the G 310 GS will have a direct rival in the form of the upcoming KTM 390 adventure. BMW Motorrad India has received over 1,000 bookings for the G 310 twins, and the G 310 GS has acquired a big chunk of these bookings.

The BMW G 310 GS employs a 313 cc, four-valve, DOHC, single cylinder engine with liquid cooling. The fuel injected motor is capable of producing a maximum power of 34 bhp at 9,500 rpm along with a peak torque of 28 Nm at 7,500 rpm. A 6-speed transmission relays control to the wheels. A tubular steel trellis frame uses the engine as a stressed member, while the rear sub-frame is bolted onto it.

Anchorage comes from a 300 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc setup, while the bike gets standard dual-channel ABS. Suspension components include 41 mm upside-down front forks and pre-load adjustable mono-shock at the rear, while the suspension travel stands at 180 mm at both the ends. The BMW G 310 GS features 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels that run on 110-section front and 150-section rear Metzeler Tourance dual-sport tires. Essential features include a digital instrument cluster, rear luggage rack and LED taillights.